Best Keychain Light on Lithium Primaries?

I am looking for a new EDC keychain light that I can run on a lithium Primary. Bright is of course good. I like forward clickies. but a twistie would be okay. Multi mode is a plus, but not required. Runtimes of 30 mins or so on high (if multi mode) would be desireable. <$100 would be best. Suggestions?

Thanks!

Neubauej said:

I am looking for a new EDC keychain light that I can run on a lithium Primary. Bright is of course good. I like forward clickies. but a twistie would be okay. Multi mode is a plus, but not required. Runtimes of 30 mins or so on high (if multi mode) would be desireable. <$100 would be best. Suggestions?

Thanks!

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Fenix LD01 from 4sevens can run off AAA lithium primaries (though i use NiMHs in mine and 10440s to show off). Three modes: med-low-high using a twisty to change modes.

specs according to 4sevens:

• Cree Q5 7090 XR-E LED
• Three output modes: 27 Lumens (3.5hrs) -> 10 Lumens (8.5hrs) -> 80 Lumens (1hrs)
• Four days of survival use (two continuous hours per day on the lowest setting)
• Uses one 1.5V AAA battery (not included), inexpensive and widely available
• 7.35cm (L) x 1.4cm (D) | 2.9 in (L) x 0.6 in (D)
• 14.8-gram (or 0.5 oz) weight (excluding batteries)
• Made of aircraft-grade aluminum
• Durable Type III hard-anodized finish
• Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with AR coating
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standards
• Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle
• Reliable twist-switch
• Includes a spare o-ring, a split ring, and a pocket clip

would this be what you're looking for? oh and dont forget to use "CPF8" as a discount code.

Don't forget the Liteflux LF2XT too. Great little light. Fully programmable etc.

strinq said:

Don't forget the Liteflux LF2XT too. Great little light. Fully programmable etc.

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darn it, i always forget the liteflux, think i better hurry up an get paid, then go get one.

yeah i noticed that too.

go get one and you won't regret it.
there after, may you will always forget the others. :naughty:

khoo

When you said lithium primaries, I was thinking CR123a.

For that, I went with the Fenix P1D Premium Q5. It's hard to beat the Fenix lights. This one is as small as any CR123a light can be. Very bright for size/battery (180 lumens).

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_69_51&products_id=354

One thing that I learned the hard way with keychain lights is that the clicky switch isn't always a good idea. My clicky lights would turn on at random times because they get hit on the end where they keys are quite a bit. Thats why I'm now a twisty fan. Plus, twistys are almost always shorter.

Also, my first P1D died on me after almost a year, and Fenix-Store replaced it with no questions asked.

ITP EOS 3-mode for ~$20

Maratac AAA from Countycomm can run on 1 AAA lithium primarie.
http://www.countycomm.com/aaa.html
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/239571

Medium Mode, 18lm Output for 4 Hours
Low Mode, 1.5lm Output for 50 Hours
High Mode, 62lm Output for 48 Minutes

For AAA: One of the offerings from either (in my order of preference) Maratac, Liteflux, Fenix or iTP

For CR123: Fenix P1 or P1D or Nitecore EZ123.

For CR2: Nitecore EZCR2 or the Muyshondt Aeon (at $125 it is a little outside your budget, but well worth it and if you were going to be using anything other than a AAA this is the only one I would truly consider carrying)

Drewfus2101 said:

When you said lithium primaries, I was thinking CR123a.
For that, I went with the Fenix P1D Premium Q5. It's hard to beat the Fenix lights. This one is as small as any CR123a light can be. Very bright for size/battery (180 lumens).
https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_69_51&products_id=354

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Nice light, but to many modes you must change through.

dandism said:

ITP EOS 3-mode for ~$20

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+1

Ding, ding, ding. We have a true performance/size/weight/value winner. Works as a keychain and EDC light.

Load with an L92 and you're set. Plus, with all the money you save you can buy other cool lights. :thumbsup:

4sevens has a AAA coming out very soon that is supposed to have 100 OTF lumens on high.

asfaltpiloot said:

Maratac AAA from Countycomm can run on 1 AAA lithium primarie.
http://www.countycomm.com/aaa.html
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/239571

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Very good so far - I carry this attached to my SAK which is always in my pocket and I have been very impressed.

I bought my father one and its been a few months and he hasnt broken it yet which means it must be tough. It was very funny - we were out at dinner the other night and he pulls out the Maratac AAA and is complaining its too bright - I asked, dont you know about the different levels? He had totally forgotton and was like a kid who just got a new dog

I keep and Arc-AAA on my keys though - not the brightest out there but sure as hell is a time tested tank.

Thanks a bunch guys! I meant on L92's, but the Fenix P1D Premium Q5 Sure on 123's sounded good too. So I ordered one of those... and an ITP A3 EOS from Going Gear. $20? Why not. More lights are better than fewer!!!

CPF Rocks!!!


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Best keychain light ever is the Muyshondt Aeon. Get it in aluminum or Ti and love every second of its quality, durability, output and runtime.

I have owned many, many lights and the Aeon is at the very top of my list.

TCW 60 said:

Nice light, but to many modes you must change through.

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"must" change through? Why?

:)> said:

Best keychain light ever is the Muyshondt Aeon. Get it in aluminum or Ti and love every second of its quality, durability, output and runtime.

I have owned many, many lights and the Aeon is at the very top of my list.

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Fantastic keychain lights:
Muyshondt Aeon Ti - $295
Muyshondt Aeon - $125
ITP A3 EOS UPG - $20

Um, do the math and it's pretty obvious that the ITP is incredible value for the price.